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A debris containment system for use with a litter box for containing litter tracked from the litter box by an animal's paws includes a collection pan for collecting the litter. The collection pan is formed to include a funnel portion to facilitate quick and easy disposal of the litter. Preferably, t

A debris containment system for use with a litter box for containing litter tracked from the litter box by an animal's paws includes a collection pan for collecting the litter. The collection pan is formed to include a funnel portion to facilitate quick and easy disposal of the litter. Preferably, the litter containment system also includes a grid member which cooperates with the collection pan to extract debris which is otherwise trapped between the paws of the animal. Further in the preferred embodiment, the collection pan is constructed of a flexible rubber and can be folded about a centerline when litter is being emptied therefrom.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A debris containment system adapted to collect debris carried by an animal's paws as the animal exits the litter box, the debris containment system comprising:a litter box; anda flexible collection pan positioned in close proximity to the litter box, the collection pan in

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A debris containment system adapted to collect debris carried by an animal's paws as the animal exits the litter box, the debris containment system comprising:a litter box; anda flexible collection pan positioned in close proximity to the litter box, the collection pan including a generally flat lower surface upstanding substantially linear sidewall and a funnel shaped portion interconnected to and extending upwardly from the generally flat lower surface, said lower surface adapted to be folded about a center line which intersects said funnel shaped portion.